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Not endorsing child labor, but this would have been a great job for a whole bunch of kids. Just let out a few classes early, pull up in the school buses and let 50 of them compete to see who picks up the most.
I don't endorse child labor either. But really isn't that what chores are? When I was very young, my parents gave me a nickel for every specific type of rock they wanted pulled out of the landscaping before they hauled it all away
Kiddos love tasks like that I think because they don't really have a grasp of larger concepts, smaller projects are very rewarding
Imo there's a difference between "a kid having a job": your 10 year old is helping on the farm, feeding the chickens, picking apples, etc.
And "child labour": your 10 year old Is working 10 hour days sewing sneakers for Nike.
This as a one time. you pick it, you can keep it kind of deal would be awesome for the kids.